Comments for Stumped at http://www.theind.com , comment 1 to 13 out of 13 comments http://www.theind.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:39:06 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8609-stumped#comment-19577 Pasted; Of course, then you might not have fiber optics here, or new fire stations or a new police dept building and a lot of other things.... If not for consolidated government, these other things might be: 1 Wholsaled water to oulying areas while city dwellers have to ration water. 2. Higher city/parish property taxes to pay for parish projects(roads/briges) 3. Animal control for all the other towns 4. People voting on city only matters while living outside of the city. Thanks, but no thanks. I'd much rather have city only issues voted on by city property owners. - Southsider Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:12:02 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8609-stumped#comment-19559 I've been traveling over this great land of ours for the last ten days or so and have seen some beautiful geography. And while I love Lafayette and was glad to be getting home, I was just yesterday thinking that we are severely challenged, geographically speaking. We have no mountains or rolling hills. We have no lakes or mighty flowing river (my apologies Vermillion but you really are just a big ditch). No natural, signature vista. That means that if we are to make Lafayette more visually stimulating, we have to rely on what the good Lord gave us ... an abundance of beautiful trees. And also thank prior generations for tending them and keeping them for us to enjoy. Our beautiful trees are what should define our area. After all, Oak Alley plantation would be just another big house without its two rows of stately Oaks. In short, if we were wise, our mature trees are what we as a community should seize upon to make this area more than just another stretch of flat land. As for this particular case, in saying she consulted an arborist, all this owner wanted was some degree of cover. She just wanted to be able to say she had done her due diligence and that a nameless, faceless "expert" told her to cut it. And predictably, her line now is "Hey, I didn't want to cut it but the expert said I had to." Like Judge Smails, I guess she felt she owed it to the tree to cut it down. When it was her turn to take stewardship over the gift of prior generations, what did Suzanne Brevelle Meaux do? She decided to add concrete to our community and drivers with alcohol in hand to our roadways. Thanks Suzanne! Way to think it through. All the best, Soop - Soop. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:00:23 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8609-stumped#comment-19544 Uh, under the OLD govt system, the City council COULD NOT VOTE TO START CAMELLIA BLVD!!! They argued for over 25 yrs! It was the first consolidate council that got the ball rolling on construction of that blvd. You think traffic was bad, think if it without Camellia. Of course, we wouldn't have River Ranch - it might be worth the trade off. Of course, then you might not have fiber optics here, or new fire stations or a new police dept building and a lot of other things.... - BoFred Sun, 10 Jul 2011 08:03:12 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8609-stumped#comment-19538 William, I wasn't aware that we routinely cut down old-growth live oaks to have a roof over our head. I thank pine plantations for my roof. But this line is a real gem: "Change involves some degree of destruction." Here's hoping for...err...no more change! - Resident Sat, 09 Jul 2011 19:35:36 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8609-stumped#comment-19439 These days the quickest way into the Ind is to cut down a tree. Change involves some degree of destruction. I like trees but I don't want to sleep under the stars either. If you have a roof over your head, thank a tree, and then plant another (tree). - William Morvant Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:07:33 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8609-stumped#comment-19423 Sourhsider Copuillion, "Part", is like a Hand Grenade going off, a part, herein called a "Fragment..... up your nose will kill you. Southsider is one of Joeys Lackeys who voted, "Yes" . And Joey would be the only Mayor in America to enact a law allowing a business to sell, " Not FDA approved defective condoms made in China, within LCG perimeters. If the right crony won the bid, NS. - NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:47:26 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8609-stumped#comment-19417 RC..PART of his disctrict, not the whole district. - Southsider Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:02:46 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8609-stumped#comment-19413 Southsider: In case you were not aware, part of Theriot's district is in the City of Lafayette. Besides, the vast majority of those who call William Theriot "dumb", amongst other things, seem to LOVE Don Bertrand and his "progressiveness". I think the IND referred to him last year as the only one on the council who "gets it". Seems to me Theriot voted with Lafayette's best councilman! - RCajunrunner Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:41:53 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8609-stumped#comment-19411 Hey Compassionate One, Theriot shouldn't even have a vote in the matter. Its a CITY matter, not a parish matter! Thanks to 'progress', the owners land was basically unusable, thanks to when South College Road was extended to meet Betrand Drive, oh so many years ago. Its the owners land, to do as they please. I agree that zoning ordinances should be in place(we don't want another Houston here), BUT to raise a stink over two trees? Guess it was a slow news day. - Southsider Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:55:55 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8609-stumped#comment-19399 "We get a new drive-thru daiquiri shop!" ---------------------------- What's the problem? It just give the staff at theind another place for lunch. - Colon Flow Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:06:52 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8609-stumped#comment-19389 Hey Southsider, Theriot did vote NO. That was the correct vote, basically voting YES to uphold the Zoning Commissions opinion and protect the local residents! And Donnie also got it right. The parish wide polling is showing that consolidation will remain in place. - Compassionate One Wed, 06 Jul 2011 08:06:51 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8609-stumped#comment-19383 The hypocritical arborist always want to save a tree. Where were they when all the trees were cut down for the Camillia Bridge? As usual, Mr. Theriot voted NO. Another prime example of a country boy voting on city matters. Lets hope deconsolidation wins in this upcoming vote. - Southsider Wed, 06 Jul 2011 06:16:48 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/9-indnews/8609-stumped#comment-19382 Thanks for exposing the names and games of those who care more about $$$ and concerete than the beauty of Louisiana's nature. There is bound to be a way to blend building & natural landscape, if only the greedy uncaring would take the time to consider it. I appreciate knowing who they are. Yes, its your property & you can do what you want, but I agree, Lafayette really doesn't need another drunk hut & I predict it will not be open for long.... It would be fitting and just. - BoFred Wed, 06 Jul 2011 05:59:20 +0100